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Souse

photos by S.

We loosely followed a recipe for pickling we found in the Blue Book Guide to Preserving, adding our own touches as we pleased.

Mixed Pickles:

1 1/4 pounds pickling cucumbers, sliced in half, lengthwise

3-4 bunches baby carrots

5-6 peppers, mixed variety

2 cups peeled pearl onions

1 pound green beans

15-20 cloves garlic

1 cup canning salt

1/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons dry mustard

2 tablespoons celery seed

3 cups cider vinegar

Combine sugar, salt, spices and vinegar in a saucepot and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Assemble vegetables in hot, clean jars. Pour hot liquid into jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Adjust two-piece caps. Process 15 minutes in a boiling-water canner. Keep in a cool, dry place for 3-4 weeks before opening. Yields about 5 pints.

Stay tuned for our Pickle Coming Out Party next month.

Dirigibles

Photo by phojographs

Found Item, from Urban Ore

presidio bowl

me and s. at jeeze louise's birthday bowling party.

more photos here.

(1971)